Former MUW professor remembered for serving special needs community
William Hunt said his father never really discussed how he became such a passionate advocate for people with special needs.
“I think one reason was for practical reasons. It was a field that wasn’t as crowded as some of the others,” William said. “My mother was essentially deaf, so I think they both knew that sometimes people with special needs need a little assistance.”
James W. Hunt, who established the special education program at Mississippi University for Women, died Thursday at age 96. He is remembered for his pioneering work in the field of special education and his tireless efforts on behalf of the community’s special needs children and adults. Courtesy photo